Typographical conventions

The following table describes the typographic styles used in this guide:

Table 3 Typographical conventions

Typeface or

Meaning

Example

symbol

 

 

 

 

 

AaBbCc123

This type depicts onscreen computer output and prompts.

Main#

 

 

 

AaBbCc123

This type displays in command examples and shows text

Main# sys

 

that must be typed in exactly as shown.

 

 

 

 

<AaBbCc123>

This italicized type displays in command examples as a

To establish a Telnet session,

 

parameter placeholder. Replace the indicated text with the

enter:

 

appropriate real name or value when using the command.

host# telnet <IP

 

Do not type the brackets.

address>

 

This also shows guide titles, special terms, or words to be

Read the user guide

 

emphasized.

 

thoroughly.

 

 

 

 

 

[ ]

Command items shown inside brackets are optional and

host# ls [-a]

 

can be used or excluded as the situation demands. Do not

 

 

type the brackets.

 

 

 

 

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